The Task
To complete the goal set last year of swimming from Grand Beach to Gimli, Manitoba. The distance is about 26km and depending on conditions it might be shortened to about 22km which is the distance to Willow Point.
Last August, the team made it about 16km until my shoulders seized up.
Lessons learned; More dry land training, increase my shoulder mobility, shorter feeding breaks and less dilly dallying along the way!
Why try again?
Last year was a great success but I feel the need to give it another shot. When researchers are working on the next breakthrough, many roadblocks pop up along the way but they continue on. I feel the same way. Just because we came up short last year doesn’t mean the towel has to be thrown in. Our team will be ready to go and the additional funds raised will hopefully make that much more of a difference in the quest for the next breakthrough.
I was first diagnosed with NHL in 1999 and treated with Chemotherapy in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Health Sciences Centre. Things went well and I was cancer free for 20 years and then I had a re-occurrence in 2019. On January 10th, 2020 I underwent a stem cell transplant at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta and here we are 6 years later! This is a photo of my wife Laura and I ringing the gong in the courtyard of the new Arthur E.J. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary last January celebrating the 5 year good health milestone.
Thank you for visiting my page and your continued support!
When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. | Where: RBC Convention Centre, York Ballroom
Join Us for the Guardian Angel Benefit celebrating its 35th anniversary
Mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2026, and be part of the Guardian Angel Benefit—CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s signature fundraising gala. This special event is dedicated to supporting women facing cancer in our community.
Why Your Presence Matters
For 35 years, our generous donors and volunteers have played a crucial role in helping over 3,000 women who will receive a cancer diagnosis this year. Your support is essential in continuing to provide access to leading-edge treatments and vital physical and emotional support services.
This stationary bike celebration and fundraising event is your opportunity to raise funds to support Manitoba kids and young people living with and beyond cancer.
Thanks for visiting Healing Minds, Healing Bodies – Yoga for the Cure!
In the last 10 years two of my close family members have been diagnosed with Cancer. As most of the population, we’ve all been touched by someone we love fighting this disease.
I am hoping to share my love of yoga for a good cause.
If you would like to collaborate on a CancerCare Manitoba Foundation fundraising initiative in your workplace or event please contact me directly.
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Namaste,
❤ Alisa